The 2015 application period has closed. The next round of applications will open in January.

The Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship was established in 2007 to honor the late Pete Wilson, a San Francisco television and radio journalist. The scholarship is granted to an undergraduate or graduate journalism student from the San Francisco Bay area or attending a college or university in the Bay Area who shares Wilson's commitment to ethical, responsible journalism. The Pete Wilson Scholarship alternates each year between undergraduates and graduate applicants. The scholarship will be awarded to an undergraduate student in the 2015-2016 academic year, and a graduate student in the 2016-2017 academic year.

The recipient of the Pete Wilson Journalism Scholarship will receive $2,000 and an invitation to the Excellence in Journalism conference.

WHO CAN APPLY

Must be from or studying in the San Francisco Bay area

Students who will be sophomores, juniors or seniors at the time the scholarship is awarded, pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism

Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores or above in good standing when scholarships are awarded

Students may apply for only one RTDNF scholarship, and past RTDNF scholarship winners are not eligible.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online application form, including:

Contact information

Experience

URL links to 3-5 work samples

Work samples should be broadcast (television/radio) or online news pieces

Work samples should be uploaded to a host site like YouTube, Vimeo, SoundCloud, etc.